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Carbondale Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 190 students in Carbondale, IL, 5% of all K-12 students in Carbondale, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
33% of private schools in Carbondale, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Carbondale Private Schools (2026-27)

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Trinity Christian School
Gr: PK-11 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
1218 West Freeman St.
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
(2)
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Brehm Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Special Education School
900 S. Brehm Lane
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
(3)
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Map of Carbondale New School
Carbondale New School
Gr: PK-4 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
1302 E Pleasant Hill Rd
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-4765
(1)
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Carbondale, IL Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
190
Students
$45,273
Avg. Tuition
9
Avg. Class Size
14%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Carbondale)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
190 Students
251,324 Students
% Students of Color
14%
34%
0.50
0.66
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
13 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%
# White Students
152 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
68%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
43 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
19%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
31 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
53%
Average Class Size
9 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
11 courses
Average ACT score
18
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,273
$10,418
Average Summer Program Cost
$11,900
$961
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
34%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Carbondale, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Carbondale, IL is Trinity Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Carbondale?
3 private schools are located in Carbondale.
What percentage of students in Carbondale go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Carbondale are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Carbondale?
33% of private schools in Carbondale are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Carbondale are often viewed compared to one another?

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